Induced radioactivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005793",
  "term": "Induced radioactivity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The radioactivity produced in a substance after it has been exposed to radiation, such as neutrons or high-energy charged particles. This process occurs when stable atomic nuclei absorb particles, transforming into unstable, radioactive isotopes. The induced activity decays over time according to the half-life of the newly formed radionuclide.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radioactivity",
    "irradiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1544 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/induced-radioactivity/"
}